News Black Bear Daidoori, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Nov 14, 2025, 07:40 PM

Description

Around 19:40 on the 14th, on Route 376 in Daidoori, Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, a woman in her 50s driving a car saw a bear about 1.5 meters long crossing the road approximately 2 meters ahead. There were no injuries or damage; police are patrolling the area and urging caution.

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Summary

On the night of the 14th, a woman driving on a national road in Daidoori, Shunan City, spotted a bear about 1.5 meters long at close range. There were no injuries, and police have stepped up patrols and warned local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 07:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

34.161638, 131.795468

Sources